styleBOOK BY LISA STAMOS PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDA M. BARRETT Introducing EwelineB TOP DESIGNER FASHIONS FROM READYTOWEAR TO THE RED CARPET Designer and Stylist Ewelina Barlak he EwelineB team pictured in their Barrington store at the Ice House Mall are (from left) Store Manager Anna Sergent; Designer and Stylist Ewelina Barlak; Founder, President, and Managing Partner Beata Czajkowska; and Public Relations Manager Elzbieta (Ela) Czajkowska. Meet the women who make top fashion de- behalf of Lady Gaga, who wore a dress of their col- pet fashion, as well as high-quality, custom designed signs just for women: Ewelina and Beata, and laboration. ready-to-wear garments. their team of pattern makers, and construc- In the same year, another dress from EwelineB Ewelina Barlak is one of the world’s best construc- tion and sewing experts who work in Chi- and Tom Ford made headlines as Reese Wither- tors of patterns and the designs created by the top cago. A chance meeting a few years ago in spoon showcased the outt as the Oscars during her fashion designers. She is a designer as well, creating London with superstar designers Tom Ford nomination for Best Actress for the movie “Wi l d ”. her own inspired collections that can be found in Chi- and Alexander McQueen provided them More and more dresses born of the Tom Ford/Ewe- cago and downtown Barrington. She is also a men- with two o ers to partner for constructing lineB collaboration were worn at the Oscars, Golden tor for those who study the art of traditional tailoring their fashions. Tom Ford won the bid, as he Globes, and other international ceremonies. Some where grade, type and quality of fabric, sewing skills, had a studio in London where they were of the celebrities wearing the designs included Juli- handmade nishing, and customer service are taught. working at the time, and a good style t with anne Moore, Angelina Jolie, Margot Robbie, Laura Beata Czajkowska is a businesswoman, marketer, his designs. The rest is red carpet history. Linney, Isla Fisher, Beyonce, Rita Ora, Brad Pitt, and stylist, and talented impresario. If not for her faith in Amy Adams. It was during this growth spurt in their Ewelina’s potential, there wouldn’t be EwelineB. Busi- WELINEB HAD BEEN FINDING its way business that the founding partners—Ewelina and ness acumen and respectful relationships are Beata’s in the fashion industry for several years Beata—moved to Chicago to house their showroom top concerns and skills. until the opportunity to collaborate with and design studio. Today, they are also located in e youngest member of the EwelineB team is ETom Ford changed everything in 2014. All of Ford’s Elzbieta Czajkowska, who oers considerable contri- Barrington at the Ice House Mall. creations, for which EwelineB made the construc- butions and has keen creative potential. She prepares tions, began to show up on the red carpet for the rst MEET THE EWELINEB FASHION TEAM all aspects for the fashion shows and events, as well as time in his career. Aer a year of EwelineB creating It is the complimentary skills and passion for ex- serves as spokeswoman for the business. VIP fashions for Tom Ford, he received a prestigious cellence that has drawn together three women who Together, EwelineB oers three main fashion Red Carpet Designer Award, which was received on have fueled EwelineB’s growing success with red car- clothing lines: day, cocktail and occasions, which are QBarrington.com | Q B • 167 Tom Ford’s design team creates red carpet fashions and then All EwelineB collections take inspiration from art and culture EwelineB creates the patterns and constructs the fashions. The sources. This “woman in dress” with the silhouette of a female dresses worn by the celebrities in this image were constructed by was inspired by early 20th century American dancer Isadora EwelineB. Duncan. A B C D A) EwelineB is known for its exceptional detail and construction. released every season. Additionally, they release Limited Edition Collections twice a year. All their unique creations are meticulously made, designed and made from the begin- B) This red jacket showcases the elegance and simplicity of EwelineB’s fashion. Like this jacket, all creations are unique and meticulously de- ning till the end in their studio. Each piece is done with utmost care for detail and predomi- signed and sewn to standards that are then showcased on red carpets nantly made from natural fabrics such as silk, wool, cotton, and linen, which are of the high- worldwide. est quality. EwelineB is a symbol of elegance, simplicity, and beauty. e target customers of C) EwelineB is a symbol of elegance, simplicity, and beauty. Its collec- EwelineB are strong, independent women who are sure of their own strengths and worth, but tions are inspired y a loe and passion for fi lm music architecture are also conscious of their womanhood and wish to emphasize their beauty. and art. D) EwelineB’s newest fall-winter 2017 collection is inspired by the EwelineB Fashion is located at 155 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago (Ph: 312-678-4428). architecture of Chicago. Designs are dramatic, with sharply cut solid EwelineB Designer Store is in the Ice House Mall at 200 Applebee Street in downtown colored geometric shapes that are perfectly constructed with a simple, Barrington. Opening Hours are Tue-Sat: 10 a.m-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday, by appointment classic form using soft knit fabrics and crepe. A skyline motif is placed vertically on the dress front for impact. only. 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